Holiday Activities
Beside the Sea – Summer Family Trail
Have a family adventure on our summer trail! This summer, see what you can discover on the holiday themed trail around the Castle. Perfect for entertaining the kids, as well as the whole family. Don't forget to visit the Adventure Playground, and enjoy a picnic in the grounds or a bite to eat in [...]
Outdoor Cinema – Wonka
Watch a fun-packed family film outdoors in the beautiful Carriage Circle this summer! The story that began a world of pure imagination...with dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. Running time: [...]
Outdoor Cinema – Singalong Mamma Mia!
Sing along to all the ABBA classics while watching Mamma Mia outdoors this summer! Join in with Meryl Streep, Dame Julie Walters and (probably sound better than) Pierce Brosnan, as you follow the story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father, told through hit songs by ABBA. Running time: 1 hour 48 [...]
Spooky Skeleton Halloween Trail
Are you brave enough to hunt for the skeletons lurking around the Castle? See if you can find all the Halloween visitors hiding on our new Spooky Skeleton Trail! Ideal for family fun in the half-term holidays. Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and get up to mischief in the Adventure Playground too! [...]
Witch and Wizard School
Enjoy Halloween magic in the Medieval Great Hall! Create your very own magic wand and then practise your spells with everyone's favourite teacher, Professor Bumbledum! Get into the spirit of the season by joining us in your best Halloween costume and having fun with other young witches and wizards. Plus, follow the spooky Halloween [...]
Pumpkin Carving
New session added on Thursday 31st October at 3.30pm. Get spooky for Halloween with pumpkin carving at the Castle! Pick out a pumpkin from our Pumpkin Patch, have fun scooping out all the seeds and draw your own design. The Castle carvers will then bring your creation to life while you relax with a [...]
(CANCELLED) Outdoor Cinema – Hocus Pocus
This event has unfortunately been cancelled. All ticket holders have been contacted and will receive full refunds in due course. Watch a spooky classic outside at the Castle on Halloween! Do something different this Halloween at Hartlebury! Dress up in your favourite costume and enjoy the magic of Hocus Pocus with all the [...]
(CANCELLED) Outdoor Cinema – The Nightmare Before Christmas
This event has unfortunately been cancelled. All ticket holders have been contacted and will receive full refunds in due course. See the iconic Tim Burton movie outside on the big screen this Halloween! Do something different this Halloween at Hartlebury Castle! Dress to scare in your best costume and experience the fantastic story [...]
The Snowman Concert
Click here to get tickets Live seasonal music plus a much-loved Christmas tale equals fun for all the family! Worcestershire Winds Concert Band is back at Hartlebury Castle for 2024 with their ever-popular performance of The Snowman Concert. Be entertained by a selection of festive pieces in Act One, then bottle up that [...]
The Snowman Concert
Click here to get tickets Live seasonal music plus a much-loved Christmas tale equals fun for all the family! Worcestershire Winds Concert Band is back at Hartlebury Castle for 2024 with their ever-popular performance of The Snowman Concert. Be entertained by a selection of festive pieces in Act One, then bottle up that [...]
Fabulous Faces Half-Term Trail
Find all the faces on the February family trail! This half-term, see if you can spot all the Fabulous Faces around the Castle. From beautiful portraits to some of our favourite toys, they're waiting to be discovered - with plenty of history to uncover as you go! Look out for the secret room, the [...]
Crafty February Fun
Get stuck into crafts at the Castle this February half-term! Adventure awaits at Hartlebury Castle! Put your creativity to the test with three days of crafts and see what history and secrets you can discover on the Fabulous Faces family trail. Themed fancy dress is encouraged - or, why not visit our dressing up [...]
Spring Family Trail
Can you complete the Easter trail challenge? There's fun for all the family at Hartlebury Castle in the Easter holidays. Journey back in time at the Bishop's Palace and Worcestershire County Museum, completing your spring trail sheet as you go. Unscramble the letters to crack the magic words and collect an Easter treat at [...]
Easter Crafts – Decorate an Easter Pot
Celebrate Easter with eggcellent crafts! Get the kids feeling arty in the holidays with Easter themed crafts at the Castle. Decorate an Easter pot to take home - to collect mini eggs, hold a pot plant, or keep pencils in. Your pot could have its own cute bunny face, feet and ears, or anything [...]
Easter Eggstravaganza!
Book your whole site admission tickets here Worcestershire Resident Pass holders and Whole site Guardians, click here to book tickets Eggsperience a fantastic family day out at Hartlebury Castle's Easter Eggstravaganza! Our ever-popular Easter egg hunts are back for another year from Friday 18th to Monday 21st April! Scour the [...]
Spring Crafts – Nature-Inspired Clay Prints
Get a spring in your step with crafts this Easter holiday! Be inspired by the beauty of the season with our second week of holiday crafts. Create nature-inspired clay prints - have fun getting messy using air drying clay and make a unique decoration to hang up at home. Available 11am to 4pm, Tuesday [...]